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Kashmir Takes the HADP Crown: Kathua District Emerges Victorious!

July 13, 2024 Editor

Jammu: Kathua district, being in news for disturbing developments for some time, has earned for itself a place of pride by procuring top slot in district-wise ranking of J&K government’s ambitious Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) evaluation report. Kulgam and Anantnag districts bagged second and third ranking respectively. On the whole, Kashmir districts performed better than their Jammu counterparts with Pulwama (4), Bandipora (5), Shopian (7), Budgam (8) and Ganderbal (9) figuring in the ranking of first ten districts. From Jammu region, Udhampur district and Rajouri district scored sixth and…

Boosting Business in J&K: Government Approves Land Transfer and New Business Rules

July 13, 2024 Editor

New industrial estates to come up in Anantnag, Shopian, Budgam MHA notifies amended Business Rules of J&K Srinagar: In a significant move to boost industrial growth and create employment opportunities, the Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the transfer of 836 kanal 5 marla (approximately 104.5 acres) of land to the Industries and Commerce Department for the development of industrial estates in the Kashmir division. This decision, outlined in Government Order No 79-JK (Rev) of 2024 dated June 25, 2024, aims to establish industrial estates in the Anantnag, Shopian, and…

Nazir Ronga, J&K HC Bar Ad-Hoc Chairman, Detained Under Public Safety Act

July 12, 2024 Editor

Ronga’s son Umair, who is also a lawyer, said his father has been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and jailed at Kot Bhalwal in Jammu. Centre had been objecting to Bar’s constitution, citing its “secessionist ideology”. Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association ad hoc chairman Nazir Ahmad Ronga, 75, was arrested after a midnight raid at his house in Srinagar, his family said on Thursday. His son Umair Ronga, who is also a lawyer, said that his father has been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA).…

Yasin Malik Death Penalty Case: Judge Steps Down, New Bench to Hear Plea

July 11, 2024 Editor

Delhi High Court judge Amit Sharma on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror funding case. The matter was listed before a division bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh after a change in the roster of judges dealing with such cases. “List before another bench, of which Justice Sharma is not a member, on August 9,” Justice Singh said. The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who is currently serving a life term…

Decoding Backtalk: Understanding and Addressing Disrespectful Communication in Children

July 11, 2024 Editor

The Symphony of Childhood: Understanding and Addressing Backtalk for a More Harmonious Family By: Saika J The symphony of childhood is rarely a flawless concerto. While giggles and playful banter fill many a parent’s heart with joy, there are inevitable moments of discord – one of the most common being backtalk. Backtalk, that sassy retort or disrespectful response, can leave parents feeling frustrated and confused. But fret not, for this article delves into the world of backtalk, exploring its causes, offering practical solutions, and ultimately fostering a more harmonious parent-child…

Power Struggle: Kashmir’s Domestic Consumers Default on Payments

July 11, 2024 Editor

In Kashmir valley, thousands of domestic consumers haven’t paid their electricity dues for more than two years, officials said on Tuesday. Top official of the Power Development Department (PDD) informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that domestic or residential consumers in the Kashmir region were the major defaulters. The official said, “Primarily, domestic or residential consumers are the major defaulters. Out of 11.7 Lakh consumers we have 9.9 are domestic consumers. Out of these consumers, nearly 40 percent are smart and conventional metered consumers. Rest almost 60 percent of…

Horror in Poonch: Newborn Twins Discovered Throat-Slit, Father in Custody

July 11, 2024 Editor

Poonch: In a gruesome incident, throat-slit bodies of newborn twins were recovered from their house in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Wednesday, an official said. The father of the female babies was detained for questioning while the bodies were shifted to a hospital for post-mortem, the officials said. Mendhar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Bhupinder Kumar said an information was received that bodies of two female twins were lying in the house of Mohd Khursheed at Chajjla-Keyani village and accordingly a team was rushed to the scene.…

BJP Strategizes: Forging Alliances and Seeking Independent Support Ahead of J&K Polls

July 11, 2024 Editor

Ahead of the highly anticipated assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering strategic alliances and support for independent candidates to secure a majority and form the government in the erstwhile state. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, BJP state President Ravinder Raina stated that the party plans to contest the elections independently but is open to collaborating with like-minded parties and supporting certain independent candidates. This approach aims to consolidate the BJP’s vote bank and ensure victory in key constituencies. “There are some constituencies…

The Data Uprising: A Price Hike Symphony Sparks User Outrage and a Telecom Tug-of-War

July 10, 2024 Editor

From Discontent to Disruption: Can User Power Reshape India’s Telecom Landscape? By: Javid Amin India’s mobile data landscape is experiencing a seismic shift, and the tremors are shaking the very foundation of the industry. In a synchronized move, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, the big three telecom giants, have orchestrated a wave of significant price hikes on data plans. This strategic alignment has ignited a firestorm of user frustration, playing out on social media platforms like a digital protest symphony. Hashtags like “#JioBoycott” and “#AirtelThanksButNoThanks” blare like angry…

Supreme Court: Divorced Muslim Women Entitled to Maintenance

July 10, 2024 Editor

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CPC. The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, adding that the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, will not prevail over the secular law. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Justice Augustine George Masih pronounced the judgments upholding a Muslim woman’s right…